Sealants

Sealants are used to fill narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing.  In some cases, the tooth structure has fine grooves or pits which accumulate plaque, not because the person doesn’t brush, but because they’re too narrow to allow even one bristle into them.  To avoid cavities developing over time and block plaque accumulation in these fissures , the dentist will brush on a coating that flows into and seals the grooves and pits, making it possible to brush off all the plaque and keep your teeth healthy.